Fairfax extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 22 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-18 in the process. They lost 14-4 to the Palisades Dolphins. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Dolphins this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-8 back in April.
As for Palisades, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-6. Considering they have won five contests by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Palisades' part, Maylah Cruz made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. Cruz has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Palisades let Amanda Brown and Olivia Stanley run wild. Brown went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple, while Stanley went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Brown has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Perez, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Fairfax will take on rival Venice at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Palisades is set to face off against their familiar foe Westchester at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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